the youth
noun
: the young people
The show sends a strong message to the youth of America.
The city's youth need strong role models.
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In his team up with Scouting America, Montgomery strives to teach the youth the importance of showing up, working hard and persevering through challenges.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
All donations to the Therapy Support Fund will go directly toward providing therapy support and mental health resources for the youth and children of the communities affected by the tragedy.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 July 2025
These events have costs not only for the youth directly involved, but also their families and community who must bear witness.
—Dr. Marvin So, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Cook County sheriff’s police arrested the youth and recovered the sports utility vehicle, Will County sheriff’s police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
All donations to the Therapy Support Fund will go directly toward providing therapy support and mental health resources for the youth and children of the communities affected by the tragedy.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 July 2025
These events have costs not only for the youth directly involved, but also their families and community who must bear witness.
—Dr. Marvin So, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
Cook County sheriff’s police arrested the youth and recovered the sports utility vehicle, Will County sheriff’s police said.
—Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the youth
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“The youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20youth. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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